Cairo School District Number 1 Board of Education met March 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Board President, Sheila Nelson, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Harris, Coleman, Nelson, McAllister, Tarver, Moore Members Absent: Stubblefield
EXAMPLE OF EXCELLENCE:
Mr. Keith Campbell and two students made a presentation on Explore Biodiversity, Mr. Campbell underlying goal was to work with his students and to explore the world outside of the classroom.
CAT President Dorice O'Shea asked to be recognized next. On behalf of the Cairo Association of Teachers, she announced a donation of $250 to the CHS Band Program to honor the memory of former Band Director Mr. James Davis.
MOTION TO: APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 17, 2022. REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION MINUTES. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2022. BILL/PAYROLL FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2022 & MARCH 15, 2022. REVOLVING ACCOUNT FOR MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2022. ACTIVITY ACCOUNT FOR CAIRO ELEMENTARY FOR MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2022. ACTIVITY ACCOUNT OF CJSHS FOR MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2022.
Made by: Moore
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS. ABSTAIN – 0 Motion Passed
Harris-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Nelson-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Moore-Aye
Public Hearing began. Dr. Rice began talking about different grants that had been awarded and renewal of bonds for certain projects. There were at least 22 community members present. There were many spoke and asked questions about the construction of the multipurpose building, the bonds and many of the grants being received.
Superintendent Report:
Superintendent Dr. Rice discussed the following:
a. Mr. Campbell and two students gave a presentation regarding the science project.
b. Discussion of moving the May Board Meeting due to the BEAC Conference
c. Dr. Rice gave a summary of the policy (first read) updates.
d. Dr. Rice informed the board that we were approved for the fllinois State board of Education Community Grant and our partnership with SIU-C and the Teacher Residency grant.
e. Building Rental Discusssion: No changes to the policy at this time/
MOTION TO: ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION-TIME 8:00 p.m.
Made by: Moore
2nd by: Tarver
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN - 0 Motion Passed
Harris-Aye, Nelson-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Moore-Aye
MOTION TO: ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION-RETURN TO OPEN SESSION TIME: 10:25 pm.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Harris
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS - 0 ABSTAIN - 0 Motion Passed
Harris-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Nelson-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Moore-Aye
MOTION TO: Approve a Resolution of Contract for an Administrative for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 School Year.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Moore
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 5 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN - 1 Motion Passed
Harris-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Nelson-Aye, McAllister-No, Tarver-Aye, Moore-Aye
MOTION TO: Adjourn meeting at 10:30 pm.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: McAllister
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS - 0 ABSTAIN- 0 Motion Passed
Harris-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Nelson-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye Moore-Aye
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